Jill Beswick Carries Forward Youthful U Salon Name

Jill Beswick will host an Open House, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, to showcase her public salon, called Youthful U.  She is located inside Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL.  Visit her tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the west end of the facility.  Beswick is

Secretary of State Offices Close for Lincoln’s Birthday

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities and offices–including facilities open Tuesday through Saturday–will be closed Thursday, February 12, 2015, in observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. All Driver Services facilities will open for regular business on Friday, February 13. Individuals can visit the Secretary

Liberty and Justice Prepare for Egg Laying

Liberty, the female of a pair of nesting American bald eagles, and her mate, Justice, began their partnership in 2009.  They return each year to bear two or three eaglets in their aerie high above the Mississippi River, in Riverdale, IA.  Since 2011, 25 million people around the world have

Breakfasts to Be Served February 21 and March 21

“Bethesda Blaze”  Relay For Life Team, along with support from DQ Grill & Chill, will be serving breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, in Morrison, IL, on the following dates:     Saturday, February 21 Saturday, March 21, 2015. Three meal choices

Snow Emergency Parking Reminder

Editor’s note:  Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, issued the following alert on Saturday, January 31, 2015, in advance of an expected snowstorm.  For additional information contact City Hall at 815-772-7657. Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency, meaning all parked vehicles must be

Photos Show 1962 Pom-Pons and Majorettes

Editor’s note:  Mary Pratt searched for these early Yearling photographs to recognize the first Pon-Pons and Majorettes.  Morrison High School Band Director Bob Glidden initiated a Pons Squad in the fall of 1961.  The girls wore handmade skirts and purchased sweaters, according to one of the first members, Betsy Komlanc

No School on Monday, February 2

Due to inclement weather, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2015.  Additionally, Odell Public Library will be closed Monday.

Elsa Veloz Banaag (1950 – 2015)

Elsa Veloz Banaag, 64, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at her home. Elsa was born July 20, 1950, in Catarman, Camiguin, Philippines, to Bartolome and Marcellana (Ladao) Veloz. She was married to Isabelo F. Banaag on February 22, 1975, in Camiguin, Philippines. He died January 2, 2004.

MACF Reimburses Morrison Chamber for Wreaths

During the recent holiday season, attractive wreaths decorated both ends of the Whiteside County Covered Bridge.  Rope lighting around openings added charm to the darkness of November and December 2014. The twin artificial wreaths were purchased by Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board member Stephanie Vavra decorated by Stephanie Mann of

Chamber Has a Place at the Table for You

Please join us at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, Thursday night, February 5, 2015, for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Dinner.  We promise a fun night of networking and mystery!  The evening is open to the public–one need not be a Chamber member

Friday the 13th Senior Night: Lucky for Basketball Fans

Cast aside your superstition and attend “Family Night Basketball” hosted by Farmers National Bank (FNB) on Friday, February 13, 2015.  The bank will pay admission fees for all students in grades Kindergarten through 12 from Prophetstown, and Morrison, IL.  Basketball games will match the Morrison Mustangs and Prophetstown Prophets.  The

January 23 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 23, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-24-15 Female Juvenile  16 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) 01-27-15 Larry D.

Monument Commission Ending Flower Program

Gary Farral supplied this information for military families. On Thursday, April 2, 2015, the American Battlefield Monuments Commission (ABMC) will close its Floral Fund Program and will no longer process new floral orders. In announcing the closure, the ABMC cited that, “There was a time when this program provided an